Optimising space in medical refrigerators
Customised accessories and configurations for efficient storage of sensitive medical products
The internal organisation of a medical refrigerator is crucial for the safe and effective storage of sensitive materials such as medications, vaccines, and biological samples. Using a combination of modular accessories – such as adjustable shelves, dividers, baskets and pull-out drawers – allows you to customise the internal environment based on specific storage needs. An optimised layout not only ensures even temperature distribution but also enhances operational efficiency, preventing overloading and facilitating quick access to materials. Below, we explore the best solutions for organising space in medical refrigerators.
Essential accessories for medical refrigerators
The ability to install several combined accessories within a single medical refrigerator offers unique flexibility in space management. Here are the main modular accessories that can be adapted to suit the different types of materials to be stored:
- Adjustable shelves for flexible layout
Adjustable shelves are essential for maximising space, allowing sections to be created for bottles, test tubes or containers of different sizes. Depending on the type of material, shelves can be positioned at different heights to optimise vertical space. This flexibility allows the refrigerator to adapt to changing storage needs without compromising accessibility.
- Pull-out drawers for sensitive materials
Ideal for biological samples or other delicate items, pull-out drawers offer enhanced protection for materials and easy access to contents. When combined with adjustable shelves and dividers, they create an integrated organisational system that simplifies the storage of sensitive materials in a neat and safe environment.
- Dividers and separators for category organisation
Dividers allow shelves to be organised by material category. This system is particularly useful for avoiding cross-contamination and keeping each section organised and ready for quick access. The use of modular dividers provides an additional advantage: if the type of material stored changes, the dividers can be easily repositioned, adapting the refrigerator’s configuration as needed.
- Baskets for stable storage of large items
Baskets are ideal for holding larger items, such as IV bags and large bottles, ensuring a stable arrangement that prevents movement and accidental spills. When used in combination with other accessories, like adjustable shelves, baskets help maximise space, keeping each item securely in place for safer and more organised storage.
These additional tips, used in conjunction with modular accessories, optimise the internal organisation of the medical refrigerator and ensure safe and accessible storage.
Practical tips for better organisation of medical refrigerators
- Labels and transparent organisers for improved visibility
Labelling drawers and using transparent containers is a simple yet effective way to improve visibility and reduce search time. This solution allows quick identification of contents and helps to maintain order, making daily operations smoother for staff. Transparent organisers, used in conjunction with other accessories, help to create an organised and easily accessible system.
- Dividing the interior into thermal zones for optimal storage
To ensure a consistent temperature, place materials that are more sensitive to temperature fluctuations in the interior of the fridge, leaving space for air circulation. This arrangement is ideal for keeping delicate materials in stable conditions and reduces thermal fluctuations that could affect their quality.
- Organisation by category and priority access
Dividing materials by category, for example by separating vaccines, medicines and biological samples with dividers and pull-out drawers, helps prevent cross-contamination and allows quicker access to the items needed. Placing frequently used materials in the most accessible areas minimises the time it takes to open the fridge, maintains a stable internal temperature and improves operational efficiency.
These additional tips, applied together with modular accessories, optimise the internal organisation of the medical refrigerator and ensure safe and accessible storage.
Custom configurations for secure storage with Evermed medical refrigerators
Evermed medical refrigerators are designed to provide optimal and versatile storage solutions in any medical environment, with common features that ensure stability and safety for sensitive materials. All models are equipped with ventilated shelves that promote proper cold air circulation and even temperature distribution, keeping each product in ideal conditions. In addition, the ability to combine shelves and drawers provides organisational flexibility to optimise internal space for different types of materials.
In laboratory freezers and refrigerators, this modularity allows shelves, drawers and baskets to be combined, maximising the available space for efficient organisation of samples and reagents.
Blood bank refrigerators designed for blood bag storage are fitted with fully extendable stainless steel drawers with internal dividers, allowing neat and easily accessible storage of blood bags and tubes, as well as providing stability and security for the stored materials.
Refrigerators for breast milk storage feature pull-out stainless steel drawers with customisable dividers, ideal for neatly arranging bottles and ensuring even air circulation to maintain the ideal temperature.
Each Evermed refrigerator is designed to meet specific storage needs, adapting to various medical environments with safety, functionality, and flexibility.
Contact Evermed to discover how to configure the perfect refrigerator for your medical storage needs, with solutions that are always reliable and secure!